The Matteson · The Matteson Connection Vol. 33 No. 1 April - May 2019 Adult Classes 2-3 MAPLD FanFest 4 Youth & Teen Center 5 Thank You's 6 Matteson Area Public Library District

TheMattesonConnection

Vol. 33 No. 1 April - May 2019

Adult Classes

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MAPLD FanFest

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Youth & Teen Center

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Thank You's

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Matteson Area Public Library District Newsletter

What year was the first World Puppetry Day celebrated? Answer on back.

MAPLD FanFest Saturday, April 2710 AM - 4:30 PMFinally a fan convention in the South Suburbs! Join us in celebrating everything fandom at the library’s first ever comic convention, MAPLD FanFest! The day-long event will include cosplayers roaming the library as your favorite heroes and villains, with

giveaways throughout the day. There will be programs for all ages and will include: various presenters and workshops, a cosplay and video game tournament, alongside fun and educational workshops. Over 20+ artists/vendors will showcase their products and art work.

Schedule Of Events WTTW Big Idea - Room C

- 10 - 11 AM

Monster Puppets and Naruto Scavenger Hunt - Room Youth Services - 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Vendors & Artists Alley - Rooms A & B - 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Japanese Writing - Ages 13+ - Teen Room - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cosplay Gear with Monica Paprocki - Room C - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Video Game Tournament -Super Smash Bros. - Outside - 12 - 2 PM

Cosplay Panel With Cosplayers - Room C - 2 - 3 PM

Cosplay Competition - Room C - 3 - 4 PM

Cosplay Competition and Giveaway Winners Announced - Room C - 4 - 4:30 PM

More information on page 4.

World Puppetry Day Saturday, April 13 10 AM - 1 PM All Ages

Join us having fun making puppets, then watching a puppet show performed by students from Illinois Elementary School with the Chicagoland Puppetry Guild and also Kevin Kammeraad and the Cooperfly Puppet Troupe.

Paper ShreddingApril 27 - 9 AM - 12 PM While the event is free, donations are welcome to offset the cost of this event.

There will be no meeting room rentals in June and July due to Summer Programming. Thank you for your cooperation.

Events for Adults are now first come first serve. Walk-Ins only. Pick up tickets at the Adult Services Desk.

Friday Flicks 12 PM The second Friday of the month the library will be hosting an afternoon feature film. Feel free to bring a friend and we will have the popcorn and candy!

ƒ If Beale Street Could Talk - April 12

ƒ Welcome to Marwen - May 10

Computer Classes À Basic computer knowledge is required.

Excel 101 - April 10 | 11 AM - 12 PM - April 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM - April 20 | 11 AM - 12 PM Learn the basics of Excel; how to add text and numbers to a spreadsheet, calculate sums and do an easy pivot table.

PowerPoint 101 - May 8 | 11 AM - 12 PM - May 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM - May 18 | 11 AM - 12 PM Learn how to create new presentations from scratch or use an existing template.

Drop-In Device Advice Wednesdays: 4/10, 4/17, 5/8 & 5/15 2:30 - 3:30 PM We can help you get comfortable with your new tech device and have you loving it in no time!

Crocheting With Ashley À 1st Mondays and 3rd Tuesdays 4/1, 4/16, 5/6, 5/21: 7 - 8:15 PM Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? You bring the hook and yarn, and we will provide refreshments.

Digging into Databases À Wednesdays, 11 AM - 12 PMConsumer Report and Testing and Education Reference Center April 17 - Consumer Report gives reviews and ratings not only on products, but also medical and financial services.- The Testing and Education Reference Center is a great source for practice exams for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, police officer exams and much more.

Fold3 and Heritage Quest Online May 15 - Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.- Heritage Quest Online offers a complete indexed listing of U.S. Federal Census images from 1790 to 1930 and a collection of 28,000 family and local histories.

Resume & Cover Letter Prep À Last Thursday Of The Month April 25: 5 - 7 PM Do you need to brush up that resume or cover letter? Then come have a second pair of eyes look over your documents, or help guide you in writing your first employment documents. Each session will be limited to five participants.

Green Thumb Garden ClubSaturdays, April 20 & May 18 9:30 AMWorking out a plan for setting up your garden, how to get the garden plan started for the season and finishing the garden setup in preparation for a Memorial Day reveal.

Setting Up Your Garden - April 20

Finishing The Garden Setup – May 18

Morning Book DiscussionsMondays, 10:15 AM Rebecca,

by Daphne du Maurier – April 22

News of the World, by Paulette Jiles – May 20

Chef Mike Cooks Wednesdays, 7 PMChef Mike Niksic's cooking programs.

Cooking With Garlic & Family - April 17

Hot Off The Grill - May 15

Genealogy for Beginners1st Thursdays, April 4 & May 2 10 AM This class will focus on the basics you need to get started with tracing your family history, including some definitions of commonly used genealogy terms.

Family Ties: Genealogy Club Mondays, April 15, May 20 6:30 - 8:30 PM Find out about your family, explore your roots, and share your experiences.

Line Dancing1st & 2nd Tuesday Of The Month 7 - 8:30 PM Learn the newest slides and steps.

Bid Whist 1st Three Weds. Of The Month 1 - 4:30 PM Sculpting YogaThursdays: 7 PM Yoga Sculpt builds upon basic poses and incorporates the options to utilize light hand weights which are beneficial for circulation, flexibility and optimal calorie burning! If desired, bring 3-5 pound weights. First 15 minutes are social / stretching and coaching. Class starts instruction at 7:15 PM.

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Millennial Fun (New Name) À Join us monthly to socialize, play games, and have fun.

Check Craft Therapy's April event for this month's event.

Anime Movie: Dragonball Super: Broly - Monday, May 13 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Budgeting 101 Tuesday, April 2: 6:30 PM Are you all grown up and still need to master the basics of budgeting, or would you like your teen to understand how to budget their finances? Then come listen to a financial adviser explain the basics of financial budgeting.

Special Needs Deserve Special Attention -Special Needs Planning For Adult Children With Disabilities Wednesday, April 3: 7 PM Join Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. Elder Law Attorneys as he informs Parents of Children with Special Needs how to implement a comprehensive life plan that will help protect their assets, assist in health care and surrogate decision –making, minimize taxes, and maximize government benefits and more, Its never too late to start planning for life.

Investing Basics For Women Monday, April 8: 7 PM Guest speaker Ryan Kozicki of the Society for Social Awareness will discuss some of the risks and returns of investing, budgeting and debt management, different types of investments and planning for your retirement.

Novels At Night Monday, April 15: 7 PM This new night book discussion club will meet the third Monday night of month. April will be the planning meeting for the club. The reading choices will be selected by the group at this meeting. Come to read some interesting books, and make some new friends.

YWCA Discusses SAAM/Decorate a T-Shirt CraftMonday, April: 15: 3 - 7 PMCome out as the YWCA recognizes SAAM, ask questions, get info, and decorate a t-shirt to represent a sexual assault survivor at a drop in craft.

DocuMonday Series: Free SoloMonday, April 29: 6:30 PMWatch an important documentary that will focus on some aspect of world culture, science, sports or the human experience.

Spring Cleaning For The Mind And Body Through MeditationMonday, May 6: 7 PM Renate Lanotte,MS LCSW , Psychotherapist and long time meditator will show you how meditation can grant you the peace you seek. Enjoy the Spring by learning a simple technique leading to the deepest levels of peace and joy. Renate has been meditating for over 30 years and will demonstrate how meditation can enrich one's life, personally, professionally and spiritually.

Blockbuster Movie Night6:30 PMDidn’t get a chance to catch the latest blockbuster at the theater? Then come to the library and see it for free! Popcorn and candy will be available for munching. Children under 18 will not be allowed without an accompanying adult.

ƒ Bohemian Rhapsody - April 30

ƒ Green Book - May 28

Understanding 401K RolloversWednesday, April 24: 7 PM Guest speaker Ryan Kozicki of the Society for Social Awareness will discuss understanding 401k Rollovers,valuating and understanding your options, your choices when facing job changes evaluating the risks and rewards of all your available options and Benefits of the Asset Allocation.

Craft Therapy À Mondays: 7 PM We will create crafts as an expressive therapy and use creative processes to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Space is limited to 12 people per craft.

Craft Therapy is teaming up with Millennial Fun and we will be making Comic Book and/or Manga Collage Canvases to help get you excited about the MAPLD FanFest.

Comic Book & Manga Collage Art - April 8 & April 22

Framed Pinecone Flowers - May 20

Weaver's Guild South Saturdays: 12 - 4 PM

“Macramé Knots II – April 6 *Bring scissors

White Elephant Sale & Picnic – May 18

Holocaust Remembrance Day Thursday, May 2: 2 PM Days of Remembrance is our nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust—this time that was both a blight on the history of humanity but also a shining moment for the people who were brave enough to put an end to it. This year, the Matteson Area Public Library will be showing the movie, Operation Finale, the story of the extraction of one of the masterminds of the Holocaust, Adolph Eichmann from Argentina.

All Day Crop ÀSaturday, May 4: 10 AM - 4 PM Hey crafters, the library will be hosting an all-day crop! You provide the crafting materials and the ideas and we will provide the tables, chairs, music and food! The library will have 10 tables with two people at a table plus the library will provide the food and drink for the day! Limited to 20 participants.

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Streaming Service: Kanopy Stream free with your library cardKanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public libraries and universities that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries.Available to download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Chromecast, Channel Store for Roku and Amazon App Store.

Children Internet PolicyIn effect starting April 1Holders of a current, valid MAPLD card, and authorized guests are entitled to use the Library’s computers. Parents and/or guardians of minor children may request that their child be prevented from using their Library card to access the Library’s Internet-connected computers, by notifying Library staff

and signing a form provided by the Library that delineates this decision. Use of another person’s Library card for Internet access is not permitted and may result in loss of Internet privileges for the cardholder as well as for the unauthorized person. Children will have access to the internet when signing up for a library card. If the parent/s or guardian do not want children to have access to the internet, then they will have to sign an opt-out form and it will have to be put on the child's record.

Guidelines for Use by Minor ChildrenThe Matteson Area Public Library District recognizes that electronic information networks such as the Internet may contain material that is inappropriate for children. The Library does not serve in loco parentis (in place of parents). Parent/guardians, not the library or its staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected or accessed by their children. The Library will block a child’s Library card from being able to access the Library’s Internet computers if requested by a parent or guardian, but the Library

is not responsible for children with blocked cards that utilize the library’s Internet connected computers as a guest or who access the Library’s wireless Internet. Parents are expected to monitor, supervise, and guide their children’s use of the Internet.

Library of Things Starting in the summer The Library Of Things is a collection we provide to our community with everyday and nontraditional items from a drawing tablet to a carpet cleaner. So far we have the categories: culinary, games, craft, tech, health, and tools. Some examples of other items in this collection are giant Jenga, food vacuum sealer, a cricut, and more. Stay tuned to see what other items and when this collection will be available.4

MAPLD FanFest ContinuedThe MAPLD FanFest is an event for all ages, so please make sure your costumes are appropriate for everyone. Props will have to be checked at the registration desk. If your costume has a weapon-like prop it MUST be checked by security. Remember, this is a family event. No nudity or graphic content. Ask to take someone’s photo before you do so.

Prize RoomPrize Room Hours: 10 AM - 12:30 PM Reopens: 1 - 3 PM All attendees will receive a giveaway ticket at the registration table. You can spin the wheel and do the scavenger hunts to get more tickets. Fill out the ticket and drop it into the box of your choice in the Prize Room. Winners will be announced after the Cosplay Contest which starts at 4:00 PM. You do not have to be present to receive your prize. Winners that are not present at the Cosplay Contest will receive a call/email notifying them to pick up their prize.

The winner will have one week to pick-up their prize. If the prize is not picked up within a week, then we will move on to the next name pulled.

Silent AuctionHours: Same as Prize Room In the Prize Room there will be 2 sheets. Give the attendant your name and contact information and they will give you a number. Use that number to bid on the item of your choice. Winners will be announced after the Cosplay Contest and those not present will be contacted. Same as the Prize Room winners.

Cosplay ContestContest Hours: 3:00 - 4:30 PM Come out and have some fun showing off your best costumes. The very talented Monica Paprocki from Geeks A Gogo will be a judge, along side the amazing cosplayer Papa Bear, actress/blogger Molly Southgate and our MC Rob Southgate of Southgate Media Group. All participants MUST sign up before 2 PM. A sign-up sheet will be posted in Meeting Room C.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Video Game TournamentTournament Hours: 12 - 2 PM We will be holding a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament during the FanFest with GameTruck Illiana as the facilitator. We are excited to have GameTruck help us organize and give us a unique space for the competition. The event will start promptly at noon. We ask everyone that is registered to come by 11:30 am to check-in. Check-in will include the age group you will be placed in, along with a letter and number of the bracket and spot you will be assigned. Winners will be announced and receive their prize after the tournament.

General InfoFor monthly classes: registration for future classes begins on the date of the previous month’s class. Groups, including home daycares, need to contact the library before attending any programs. Kids age 9 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person age 16 or older while visiting the library.

Programs For All: Kids Under 10 Must Attend with an Adult

Tweens and Teens Grades 6th - 12thTEAM Library Cooks• Saturdays, 4/6, 5/4• 2 - 4 PMStudents can have fun together and learn the life skill of basic cooking.Girls With Dreams • 1st & 3rd Saturday• Girls Ages 13 - 19• At Oakwood Community Center• 11 AM -1 PMGirls Who Dream Become Women with Vision!This mentoring program is designed to empower and build positive self-esteem in young ladies. Mentors will work with girls on relationship building, developing a positive self-image, conflict resolution and a host of teambuilding activities.

Family Game Night• 1st Grade through Adults• Wednesdays• 6:30 PMCome test your brainpower and play strategy games such as Dwarven Traders, Settlers of Catan, and trading card games like Magic: The Gathering.

Family Chess Time• 1st Grade through Adults• 4th Saturday of the month• 10 AM - 12 PMLearn how to play chess from our instructor Mr. Joseph or play with others to improve your game.

Art Adventures• Grades 4th - 6th• Mondays, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15• 6:30 - 8 PMJoin Ms. Kalea in creating some beautiful artwork. Learn about artist material and how to use them.

Born To Read • Birth to 2 years

with Adult Caregiver• Tuesdays• 10 - 11 AMStory times for our littlest patrons are filled with rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger plays and books.

Preschool Storytime• Ages 3-5• Thursdays• 10 - 11 AMBring your preschooler to this storytime full of songs, new books and preschool fun. It is an excellent and fun opportunity for children to hear good stories and make friends.

Maker Monday• Age 3 through 5th Grade• Mondays, Starting 4/1• 10 AM - 4 PMJoin us for a variety of crafts and activities. Come any time during the hours specified.

Cook-A-Book À• Grades K-5• Saturdays, 4/6, 5/4• 10 - 11 AMJoin Ms. Vicki in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Participants will whip up some yummy fun recipes.

MSI Science Minors À • Grades 3rd - 5th• Thursdays, 4/4 - 5/9• 6:30 - 7:30 PMCalling all scientists! Join our science club and participate in five weeks of hands-on activities focused on energy!

I Brother II Another• Boys Grades 6 -12• Tuesdays and Thursdays• 4:30 - 6:30 PMMentors in this program will provide positive programming for boys, educational and recreational experiences through positive peer mentoring, life skills development, and positive social interaction. Our hope is that participants will improve in their ability to make better decisions, inspire them to be strong, have a positive self image, and gain confidence.

Girl Power Book Discussion À • Girls in Grades: 4th-6th• Mondays, 4/29, 5/20• 7 - 8 PMLet Your Light Shine Bright!Join us to snack, chat, scrapbook, craft and of course READ. You will have a chance to check out a new book every meeting so DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD!!

Book Scouts À• Grades 4th-6th• Saturdays, 4/13, 5/11• 2 - 3 PMHow many Book Scout Badges have you earned this school year? Don’t worry if it’s only a few or even not any yet, you can still join and get going well into the summer. In April we’ll be having fun on the World Day of Puppetry. May will be our last meeting of the school year, but we’re going to keep having fun with Book Scouts this summer.

Youth & Family Please register for programs marked with a À You can register for youth programs either by phone 708-748-4431 or on the library’s website www.mapld.org.

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Matteson Area Public Library DistrictBoard of Trustees

Dwayne Shipp, PresidentHoward Hunigan, Vice PresidentHarold Gillis, SecretaryMilfred Moore, TreasurerBeverly ColemanTemitope Babayode Andrea Williams

1st Tuesday After The Second Monday Of The MonthTuesdays: (4/9, 5/14) at 7:00 PMKathy Berggren, Library Director

The Matteson Connection Newsletter is published 5 times a year by the Matteson Area Public Library District.Editor/Graphic Designer: Alicia BrownContributors: Kathy Berggren, Nikeda Webb, Joseph Friedman, Colleen Vander Hye, Julia Driscoll, Lisa Korajczyk, Tiffany Henderson and Maria Fonseca

The Matteson Area Public Library District is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the library and who requires special accommodations, or anyone who has questions regarding accessibility to the library is requested to phone the library at 708.748.4431 at least five working days prior to the scheduled event.

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Thank You for your generous donations!

- Andrews McMeel Publishing- Alphagraphics- Diamond Comic Distributions- Image Comics- Lion Forge- Zenoscope- DC Comics- Marvel Comics- Aniplex- IDW- Hachette Books- First Aid Comics- The Chicago Bears- The Chicago White Sox

- The Field Museum- Museum of Science

and Industry- Shedd Aquarium- Boom! Studios- Buona Beef- Uber Eats- McDonald's- Girl Scouts of

Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

- Author: Gregory M. Thompson

Answer: The first celebration was in 2003.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped with MAPLD FanFest. Your support and contributions helped to make the MAPLD FanFest a success and we look forward to continuing and building these relationships.